Rifugio Mario Bezzi

Rifugio Mario Bezzi sits at 2,283m in the Savoie Alps, accessible from the Vallée de la Maurienne. The approach from Bonneval-en-Maurienne takes roughly 4 hours on foot, following well-marked paths through alpine meadow and scree. The hut serves as a base for traverses toward Mont-Thabor (3,178m) and routes into the Parc National de la Vanoise. Summer snow patches may linger into June on upper sections.
The rifugio offers 82 beds across shared dormitories. Half-board (dinner and breakfast) is standard; packed lunches are available. Water comes from a reliable spring. The hut runs from June through September, with capacity tight in July and August. Kitchen facilities are basic but functional. Wi-Fi is not available. Facilities include composting toilets and unheated washrooms—bring warm layers for evening.
Book directly by email or phone as soon as your dates are fixed. July and August fill 8–10 weeks ahead. June and September offer better availability but weather is less stable. Confirm your arrival time when booking, as the guardian closes the kitchen by 19:00. The hut charges a per-night fee plus meal supplements; payment is cash or bank transfer, not card.